INSPECTIONS

INSPECTION CHECKLIST

In order for a unit to pass inspection, it
must meet certain requirements (Housing Quality Standards or HQS)
established by the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development
(HUD) to guarantee a basic level of health and safety for all units
leased under the Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCVP). The list
below includes only those items which most commonly cause a unit to
fail an inspection. This list DOES NOT include all requirements
necessary to pass an inspection. Please inspect the unit BEFORE
requesting an inspection to avoid any delays in the beginning date
of the HAP contract. NO CONTRACTS will be made prior to a unit
passing an initial inspection.

THE UNIT MUST PASS INSPECTION ANNUALLY WITHIN
THE ALLOTTED TIME FRAME OR HOUSING ASSISTANCE PAYMENTS WILL STOP!

No peeling or chipping paint inside or
outside the unit

There must be a refrigerator (supplied by
tenant or landlord) and cooking stove (supplied by landlord)
which are clean & in working order

There must be an installed heating system
that works and adequately heats the unit

There must be hot & cold running water in
the kitchen and bathroom (s)

There must be a flush toilet that works
and does not leak

All ground floor or accessible windows
must have attached locks and exterior doors must be secure and
have working locks

There must not be any missing, broken or
cracked windows

All electrical outlets must have cover
plates & be in good condition

The roof must not leak (check for stains)

If stairs and railings are present, they
must be secure

Floor coverings cannot be torn or have
holes that can cause someone to trip

Kitchen must have a working fire
extinguisher

Any outlet within 6 feet of water
requires a GFI outlet

Smoke detectors required on each level

This list DOES NOT include all
requirements necessary for the unit to pass inspection